28. The Refiner's furnace

In this episode we discuss James 1:2-4 and how the Lord will use trials in our lives for our benefit and His glory.

Scriptures used:

James 1:2-4

Romans 8:28

Psalm 119:160

Matthew 4:4

2 Timothy 3:16

Psalm 119:67

Psalm 119:71

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Proverbs 10:22

Proverbs 22:4

Psalm 84:11

Matthew 7:11

Psalm 103:13-14

1 Peter 1:6-7

Proverbs 17:3

1 Corinthians 10:13

Proverbs 24:10

1 Peter 5:6-11

For those interested, you can read a little bit more about the Septuagint by clicking HERE.

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

Around 10:50 when I said, "Talking about this is my favorite thing to do" I was holding up the Bible. I imagine that was probably clear by the context, but still wanted to clarify.

Around 13:10 I slightly misquoted James 1:2 (although it didn't change the meaning). Here is the verse verbatim: "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds..."

Around 13:25 I slightly misquoted Romans 8:28 (although it didn't change the meaning). Here is the verse verbatim: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Around 14:32 I slightly misquoted Psalm 119:160 (although it didn't change the meaning). Here is the verse verbatim: "The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever."

Around 14:35 I slightly misquoted Matthew 4:4 (although it didn't change the meaning). Here is the verse verbatim: "But he answered, 'It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."'"

Around 18:25 I slightly misquoted Psalm 103:13-14 (although it didn't change the meaning). Here is the verse verbatim: "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust."

Around 26:15 I said that 10 karat gold is 50% gold and 50% other metals. It is actually 41.7% gold and 58.3% other metals.

At 30:34 I quoted part of 1 Corinthians 10:13. I wanted to write out the entire thing here because it is so relevant to this episode's topic: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

Around 31:43 I said that the Greek word used in the James passage translated as "steadfastness" is "hupomeno." It is actually the word "hupomone." This doesn't change the point at all. "Hupomeno" is simply the verb form while "hupomone" is the noun.

Around 41:32 I say, "Unfortunately and fortunately He is more concerned with lasting change.” Obviously, I was being intentionally facetious when I said "unfortunately." The Lord developing us is the best thing that could happen to us. Support the Show. If you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!

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